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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.25, 6,111.83 and 2,540.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.25, 6,111.83 and 2,540.74 is: 3,505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.25 : 6,111.83 = 2,540.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.25/6,111.83 = 2,540.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.25x = 6,111.83 × 2,540.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.25x = 15,528,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,528,540.40/4,429.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.91

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